Guangxiao Si, the Bright Filial Piety Temple is one the oldest in Guangzhou. History places the first buildings on the site during the 4th century.
Tag: Photographs
prayers to the new
We listened as the Buddhist nuns at Guangxiao Si chanted, an afternoon ritual, surrounded by the sweet smelling smoke from countless sticks of incense.
be a refuge to yourselves
Therefore, be ye lamps unto yourselves…
Hong Kong Photo: Remembering the fallen
The Battle of Hong Kong saw the first Canadians to fight and die in World War II.
Roadside Attractions: Lucy the Elephant
See the Lucy the Elephant of Margate, New Jersey, inside and out, thanks to Robin.
Interview: Joel Carillet, Travel Photographer Extraordinaire
Joel Carillet is a master of street photography. His captures are a glimpse at places and faces most will never see.
waiting
We are all waiting for something: For riches, enlightenment …
day / night
The Chinese Mid-Autumn Festival, the the 15th day of the 8th lunar month, was celebrated last week.
no power: outage almost leaves viewers in the dark
30 minutes to the ceremony. My apartment went black as the electricity disappeared.
visual hangover
Mongkok, (Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR) is a lot like a hang over if seen during the early-morning hours. The trash and debris of the night before litter the streets. It’s ugly and disappointing, much like the one-night-stands the causes of the trash and debris discover as they wake after a big night out. Dedicated cleaners…